Garstang Town railway station
Garstang Town railway station served the market town of Garstang in Lancashire, England. It opened in 1870. The station closed for passengers in 1930 and for freight in 1965.
Garstang Town | |
|---|---|
The site of the former station (1996) | |
| General information | |
| Location | Garstang England |
| Coordinates | 53.9038°N 2.7746°W |
| Grid reference | SD492455 |
| Platforms | 1 (initially) 2 later added |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Garstang and Knot-End Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Knott End Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 5 December 1870 | Opened as Garstang |
| 29 March 1872 | Services ceased |
| 17 May 1875 | Services resumed |
| 1909 | Rebuilt |
| 2 June 1924 | Name changed to Garstang Town |
| 31 March 1930 | Closed to passengers |
| 16 August 1965 | Closed to goods |
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